Paso al Solitario

Rock formations near the campsite.

Looking toward Solitario Peak.

Near the northern outer layers of the Solitario Caldera, lying close to surrounding ridges of light gray limestone rock, is the Paso al Solitario Campsite. With close examination of the plants and rocks, the explorer can find horse crippler cactus and ripple marks caused by currents preserved in the ancient rocks. The dark skies are astounding. Paso al Solitario is a great place to introduce children to the plants and animals of west Texas.

GPS Coordinates (NAD83):

UTM13 Easting: 615990.1720UTM Northing: 3263204.8994

Longitude DD -103.80345795Latitude DD 29.49300698

Longitude DMS -103 48 12.4486Latitude DMS 29 29 34.8251

Access:Two-wheel drive high clearance natural surface road.

Getting there (all distances and travel times are approximate):

Located in Upper Fresno Backcountry Zone

Distance from Sauceda Ranger Station to intersection Solitario Road: 8.5 miles